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The Virulent Pull of Tribalism
Tribalism is everywhere, but it is poorly understood. Ayn Rand’s analysis points to the essence of this destructive phenomenon
Jun 1
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Elan Journo
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May 2026
Stop Pleading for Your Wealth: A Moral Case Against Mamdani’s Attacks
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin is courageously fighting a “creepy” campaign to tax his wealth, but his defense inadvertently lends support to Mamdani and his…
May 27
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Robertas Bakula
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Will You Help Us Find the New Intellectuals?
We need your help promoting the Atlas Prize for Independent Thought
May 26
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Ayn Rand Institute
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When Ayn Rand Took the Stage: Highlights from Her Public Speaking Career
Over five decades before live audiences, Rand conveyed the power of philosophy in shaping the world
May 20
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Brandon Lisi
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Ruthless Practicality Requires Consecration to Moral Values
The stories of successful achievers illustrate a dedication to the true and the good
May 18
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Ben Bayer
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Why the Missing Outrage Over (Domestic) Terrorism?
Commentators need to denounce support for violence against business leaders for what it really is: support for terrorism
May 13
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Ben Bayer
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California’s Billionaire Tax Is an Immoral Scam
By retroactively seizing earned wealth, California is acting as a ruler rather than a servant, treating its greatest producers like a piggy bank to be…
May 6
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Robertas Bakula
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A Wall of Separation between Church and State
Understanding This Principle’s Supporting Arguments and Far-Reaching Implications
May 4
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Onkar
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April 2026
The Vance v. Vatican Dispute over “Just War” in Iran Is Humiliating
The attempt to appeal to faith via a medieval doctrine betrays a deep insecurity about justifying what is actually a righteous war
Apr 29
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Ben Bayer
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Meet the New Socialism, Same as the Old
“Democratic socialism” is tyrannical in principle and can be expected to lead to misery in practice
Apr 27
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Ben Bayer
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The Wildly Unjust Claim of Genocide in Gaza
The accusation against Israel is perverse – and it enables Hamas’s actual genocide
Apr 24
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Tristan de Liège
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How Antitrust Probe into Netflix and WBD Merger Killed Their Intellectual Freedom
When antitrust interfered with a merger between Netflix and WBD, it violated intellectual freedom by silencing a voice of a new company before it can…
Apr 22
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Robertas Bakula
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